A recent NIOSH report offers advice to employers on the importance of preventing heat-related illness in workers. The report is based on an evaluation of heat stress at a national park in California, but the agency said its recommendations can be applied to other worksites where extreme heat may be a factor. NIOSH found that […]
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Tonawanda Coke Corp. and Kirchner LLC face a total of $161,100 in fines from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration after an explosion on January 31, 2014 that caused the collapse of brick walls, damage to electrical equipment, and injuries to two permanent employees and one temporary employee. The explosion was […]
On June 20, 2014, a construction worker was taking down an old Blockbuster Video building in New Jersey when he got suddenly trapped ad killed when the last standing wall of the building under demolition collapsed on him. Six months prior, a 25-year-old construction worker in Chicago was struck and killed by pieces of falling […]
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is one the most important factors in preventing injuries in workers. However, in certain industries such as constriction, women are less fortunate than men when it comes to finding gear that fits properly. “I am a woman under 5 feet [tall] and I can tell you, there isn’t much PPE that […]
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Lawmakers in Albany declined to water down the Scaffold Safety Law, as a construction accident survivor says “thank goodness.” A New York ironworker, in the field for 25 years, suffered a fall from 15-feet, which ultimately ended his career and nearly took his life. The man had enough training and experience to be called from […]
During the summer months, it’s common for students to seek out internships and other jobs to gain experience or earn a little extra money. However, during these months, workplace safety training for student employees is often overlooked. “Many small businesses don’t recognize the risks associated with student workers and don’t provide any type of workplace […]
A skid steer is one of the most diverse pieces of equipment in the construction industry. It can be maneuvered into tight spaces and has a multitude of attachments that are available to complete specific job types. With the versatility of this machine in mind, there are several key safety factors to consider before or […]
Some jobs require workers to work in extremely dangerous conditions that put them at high risk of serious burns. Whether you work with chemicals or food, it’s important to follow safety precautions in order to ensure you don’t suffer from a serious burn at work: 1. Where the proper safety gear: this may be gloves, […]
A new report suggests that 42% of workers surveyed in NYC’s food manufacturing industry have been injured on the job. 106 workers were surveyed in New York’s food processing and distribution sectors. The report states that 56.7% of the workers never received safety and health training from their employer. Of those workers injured, more than […]
Although fire safety in the workplace is the responsibility of the business owner or employer, there are some simple ways to give you as an employee piece of mind that your company premises is protected in the event of a fire. All workplace premises must have a fire risk assessment carried out to highlight: potential […]